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even at $1200. With normal driving it would take 12 years to get that money back. Hybrids made a little bit of sense when they were getting close to 50 miles per gallon when a normal engine was getting only high 20s miles per gallon. Now a normal vehicle gets over 30 miles per gallon combine. Or a hybrid still only makes about 45.More like <$1,000 for a conventional HEV, ~$4000 for a PHEV.
For comparison, the 2020 Escape SE Sport, which has the SE features plus the hybrid engine, full digital dash, leather steering wheel and black wheels is only $1160 more money than the Escape SE with the 1.5L Ecoboost. I would assume that pricing would be similar for the Bronco Sport. We will have to wait and see
The good thing about the hybrid is that it has a naturally aspirated, 4-cylinder engine that has been around for years (Mazda L derivative) and has solid reliability. The 2.5L engine was also beefed up with forged rods and chromoly cylinder liners, both unusual for such a low output engine.
Having a CVT is a bit of a downer, but the Escape hybrid reviewers have noted that it is a good CVT and the power plant is a solid package.
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